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Borel & Barbey advises financial institutions of all sizes on developing their business activities and navigating interactions with regulatory authorities. Our team takes pride in fostering the success of financial institutions through innovative solutions and robust defence of their interests, particularly during enforcement proceedings. We are the trusted advisors for numerous financial institutions striving to comply with increasingly complex financial regulations at all times.

We aim to provide prompt, pragmatic, and effective responses to any challenges our clients may face. Our longstanding experience has allowed us to cultivate constructive relationships with supervisory authorities.

News Banking & Finance

Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and revised Anti-Money Laundering Act – entry into force confirmed for 1 October 2026

In a communication dated 12 June 2026, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed that the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (“AMLA”) and the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities...
12 June 2026

GILW26 | Banking Outsourcing in the Digital Age: Managing Risks and Regulatory Challenges

As part of Geneva International Legal Week (9-11 March, Geneva), Borel & Barbey is pleased to host a dedicated side event addressing one of the most strategic and scrutinised topics...
16 February 2026

No Duty to Return Retrocessions in Execution-Only Banking Relationships

Published today, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court’s decision of 12 January 2026 provides for a much-awaited clarification on the treatment of retrocessions in execution-only banking relationships. The Swiss Federal Court...
13 February 2026